Opioid Treatment Program

The Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) is a state-and federally-accredited agency that provides outpatient treatment, counseling and referral services for individuals, 18 years of age and older, dependent on opioids to provide medication-assisted treatment.

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Program Overview

The Opioid Treatment Program provides services for adults dependent on opioids (heroin, morphine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, etc.). The program uses a medication assisted approach in which individuals experience a decrease in withdrawal symptoms and cravings typically associated with opioid use.

The work of the Opioid Treatment Program is important because it curbs the
negative, community-wide effects of opioid dependency. Additionally, the Opioid
Treatment Program promotes improved work, school, and family life for those
dependent on opioids.

Stipulations for enrollment in the program include: 18 years of age and
older, an opioid dependency for at least one year, U.S. State or Federal photo
identification, no illicit benzodiazepines. If you do not have insurance, are
unemployed, or have a low income – contact your local Community Service Office
to see if you are eligible for publicly-funded treatment. Call 509-227-2200

Important Information for Patients

The FDA is warning patients and their caregivers about the serious risks of taking opioids along with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressant medicines, including alcohol.

Serious risks include:

unusual dizziness or lightheadedness

extreme sleepiness

slowed or difficult breathing

coma

death.

These risks result because both opioids sand benzodiazepines impact the CNS, which controls most of the functions of the brain and body.

Opioids are powerful prescription medicines that can help manage pain when other treatments and medicines cannot be taken or are not able to provide enough pain relief. They are also approved in combination with other medicines to reduce coughing.

Common side effects include:

drowsiness

dizziness

nausea

vomiting

constipation

slowed or difficult breathing.

Opioids also carry serious risks, including misuse and abuse, addiction, overdose, and death.

Examples of opioids include:

oxycodone

hydrocodone

codeine

morphine

Benzodiazepines are drugs prescribed for to treat conditions like anxiety, insomnia, and seizures.

Examples of these drugs include:

alprazolam

clonazepam

lorazepam

Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, and physical dependence.If you are taking both opioids and benzodiazepines together, consult your health care provider to see if continued combined use is needed. For more information, please see the FDA Drug Safety Communication.

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